Kenna
I want to teach Theatre. Is it harder to get a job teaching on the High School or College level?
I am an AP/Honors student who has been active in Theatre since the age of 7. I was recently admitted into the Theatre Studies program at Chapman University #education #theatre
2 answers
Mahmoud Elserfey
Mahmoud’s Answer
you need to take steps toward your dreams and there is nothing impossible
you can achieve it easily
good luck
David H. Brune
David H.’s Answer
According to a recent article by Margaret Heritage, you will need four things to become an effective teacher: "1) domain knowledge, 2) pedagogical knowledge, 3) knowledge of students' previous learning, and 4) knowledge of assessment." The first is obvious. You must know Theater from the inside out and the outside in. Not only must you study all aspects of Theater in college, university and after you graduate, you must accumulate professional experience in your chosen field. If you want to teach you must be aware of how theater studies are taught. A degree in Theater Education is valuable here. In New York City for example, you will need a Masters Degree in Theater/Theater Education and be Certified by the Department of Education in order to teach in public high schools. Part of your teacher training will include practical work in the classroom where you will develop the essential skills of evaluating student performance and learn how to assess and guide student progress. You will learn how to determine how well your students are moving toward the clearly stated goals of the class. Teaching on the college level requires that you acquire substantial professional experience and be outstanding and active in your field. You must Publish or Perish. Teaching Theater is a demanding occupation on both the high school and college level. If Theater is something you love, sharing this with students is tremendously rewarding.